histrion
/ˈhɪstriən/
noun
- An actor, especially one in ancient or traditional theater.
- In ancient Greece, a histrion would wear a mask to portray different characters.
- She trained as a histrion at the classical drama school.
- The traveling histrion performed scenes from famous plays in the town square.
- A person who behaves in a dramatic or exaggerated way to get attention.
- The politician was known as a histrion, always making grand gestures on stage.
- My little brother can be a real histrion when he doesn't get what he wants.
- Don't be such a histrion — it's just a small scratch, not a serious injury.